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Mon 27th Feb...First touch of Wifi. 

27/2/2017

22 Comments

 
Very weak signal, no pictures.

SUN 26th Feb.....Up  High at Dingboche....
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We completed our second acclimatisation day today with our climb to Chukung 4,800mts amsl and back (acclimatisation involves climbing high but then returning lower to sleep that night). 
A few of the team have some minor headaches and tummy rumbles but all going ok at this stage.
Given we are now well above 4,000mts, we are experiencing minus temperatures at night times and most of the team are now wearing their thermals into their minus 10 sleeping bags. Toilets are frozen and the place to be at night is around the common room fire, which given we are now above the tree line, is now burning dried yak poop.
Tomorrow we head to Loboche@4,900mts. The following day, we push on to Gorak Shep@5,100mts. These two camps will really challenge the team due to the cold and remoteness, although we are likely to get 5 bar reception at Gorak Shep due to the emergency communications tower there.

Special note. Glenn has been given a first warning to stop talking to people he meets on the trail about his bowel movements.!!

Late note. I was shattered when Simi and Shailendra informed the team last night that they were turning back..! Simi has a chest infection which is slowing her progress. Despite some efforts to change their mind (they are only 2 days from Gorak Shep), Shailendra thought it best to retreat before her condition deteriorates.!! It was a major blow for me. I so much personally wanted to see the both of them on KP. It was a rather emotional farewell this morning as they departed Dingboche on the way down.

The remaining 7 of us have climbed strongly to Tugla and will continue on to Lobouche @4,900mts after lunch. We are desperately trying to get a forecast for Wednesday (our KP day). Weather has been fantastic but we are told it is about to change..!! If Wednesday looks bad, we may try to bring KP forward to tomorrow.

If no update tonight, then perhaps tomorrow from Gorak Shep.
22 Comments
Sue
27/2/2017 09:14:22 pm

Simi and Shailendra....A tough decision and a decision that wouldn't have been made lightly. Safe trip back down. David, its not a nice feeling saying goodbye to a team member and watching them turn around and head down. All the work they've put in over the past 6 months. Glenn, I'm all ears when it comes to bowel movements and would be more than happy to discuss. Well done to everyone else for making it this far. Every step is an achievement at this altitude.

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John Gaul
27/2/2017 11:56:36 pm

Susan. When they told us they where going down there where a few wet eyes. Then again when they left in the morning.

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Simi
6/3/2017 02:25:06 pm

Hi Sue! Yes it definitely was a heartbreaking and tough decision but my body certainly responded better as we descended. There will defs be a next time (I think I've become addicted) so I thank you for your support the last half year and will not give up anytime soon!

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Christine
27/2/2017 10:45:35 pm

Great to read your blogs David. Great effort team. And it's great to read the detail about acclimatising as I've never been where you're at. All the best .

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Paulene
27/2/2017 11:31:59 pm

Simi I have some idea of the disappointment by health is everything. Look after yourself. David good luck for the push forward


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John Gaul
28/2/2017 12:02:29 am

Christine and Paulene. It's David's brother on the trip. The acclimatization days are vital. It's so hard at this altitude and without acclimatising I think we would have more turn backs. And Paulene health at the end of the day is more important. We are all hoping to see them again either in Lukla or Kathmandu. Love to see you there guys. The 7 of us are in out lodge in lobache, it's easily minus outside. But we are all very strong right now.

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Simi
6/3/2017 02:27:18 pm

Thank you Paulene, I'm feeling much better now!!

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richard link
28/2/2017 01:41:39 am

greetings from sea level ...found memories of loabache and the frozen shitter (sue) ..sorry to here about Simi and her dad ...but better safe than sorry ..hope the weather holds out..and enjoy the view
cheers

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Michelle
28/2/2017 07:06:33 am

Great effort Trekkers. Great to hear that you are on your way to the top.
Simi and Shalendra- you should both be proud for your efforts. I know it would have been a hard decision to make . Your health is the most important thing to consider, though.
You will both have many memories to remember and many adventures to tell.

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David G
2/3/2017 05:42:08 am

Nice response Michelle.

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Simi
6/3/2017 02:28:46 pm

Thanks Michelle!! You're so right, it was an unforgettable experience!!

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Sue R
28/2/2017 07:10:09 am

Best of luck to the team. You are so close . How exciting . So sorry to hear you are down to seven, must have been a very hard decision for Simi and Shalendra. Hope you're feeling better soon Simi. Be proud of how far you went. its your own personal achievement!! Xx

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David G
2/3/2017 05:40:55 am

Nice one Sue. Hope she reads it.

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Simi
6/3/2017 02:32:21 pm

Thank you for your kind words Sue!!! I had such a great time and am even more motivated to trek again soon!!

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Jenny James
28/2/2017 09:02:17 am

Likewise to Simi So sorry to hear about you Simi . Hope you get better asap...remember you have done so well to get to where you did..(I turned back last year 1 day earlier)
To David and the rest of the group**good luck for KP**hope the weather is kind to you all. Safe Trekking all..

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Simi
6/3/2017 02:34:51 pm

Thanks Jenny! Its devastating isn't it!? However, many fond memories were made and I will cherish this experience for a long time.

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Adrian
28/2/2017 01:29:29 pm

Following you progress Neil & team thru any possible way. Had fun with Google Earth tonite and saw views of Gorak Shep. All the very best to all on the final push to your KP.

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Sue
28/2/2017 09:30:59 pm

Hi Adrian, Gorek Shep is pretty impressive hey. Although you get very little sleep with very little oxygen and just trying to turn in your sleeping bag sends the heart rate soaring. I did read once that Gorek Shep has the highest lodge accommodation anywhere in the world.....without short of pitching a tent!!! Unfortunately, you only need/want one night there before you make your way down.

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David G
2/3/2017 05:39:30 am

You got that right sis. Three hrs sleep this time..!!

Jo
28/2/2017 02:25:40 pm

Hi Dave,
Sorry to hear that Simi and Shailendra had to turn back. You had told me how hard they have both worked! Enjoy the rest of your trek:)

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David G
2/3/2017 05:37:56 am

Shattered to lose them Jo..!

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Adrian
1/3/2017 02:18:37 am

Massive Neil! What an achievement! Congrats to all....Epic! Try to rest ...just think about the bakery at Namche :)

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    ​Hi all.

    Welcome to the 2017 EBC trip blog.

    David will update and post the progress of the team from their departure out of Melbourne to their slog up to Everest Base Camp at 5,545m amsl and then their safe descent and recovery back down.

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